Is it okay to drink caffeine while I’m pregnant?

Java, cup o’ joe, latte, cappuccino……Coffee, its one the staples in our morning rituals. The aroma, the sound of percolating coffee in the morning, the steaming cup, and then you wake up and remember  that you’re pregnant!!

What to do??????

The jury is out on whether caffeine can actually hurt your fetus, but most health-care professionals do recommend limiting intake. Going cold turkey can be tough, so try lowering your caffeine intake gradually. If you’re a coffee drinker, work your way down to half-caf before becoming a full-fledged decaf drinker. ITs probably better to cut it out but if you must must must have your coffee, limit it to just one cup a day. Read here for more information.



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